Weekly Love Horoscope July 2016 Week 4

This week reigns in the 4th quarter moon—a phase of the moon which emphasizes duality, yin and yang (male and female), and the fading of light. The moon’s half-light-half-dark face brings some tension and challenges to relationships this week, but it doesn’t take away our sovereignty. We always have a choice on how we’ll respond to the planetary weather.

Turbulence experienced this week can be thought of as a passionate dance between partners. It requires letting others take the lead sometimes, while providing just enough resistance to heighten the chemistry. This is what keeps life and relationships interesting! If you want to know the flavor of dance in store for you this week according to the stars, find what’s up for your sign now!

Leo

Happy Birthday Leo! It’s your birthday month. Time to celebrate! The Moon in Aries aligns harmoniously to Saturn in Sagittarius on the 25th nudging you to get out of your comfort zone and adventurously explore dating options in new places, whether that’s a totally different hang out spot or perhaps meeting someone from another town or country. You’ll be shining with confidence and people will be itching to approach you as the Aries Moon makes a friendly connection to Venus in Leo.
On the 26th, the lusty Taurus Moon gets tangled up with the dignified Sun in your sign putting on a show for the world on just how irresistible and attractive you are, Leo! This configuration happens again between the Moon in Taurus and Venus and Mercury in Leo on the 27th and 28th. This is sort of like a buzz of intense chemistry between you and the public. Just watch out for haters and don’t make yourself smaller to stoop to someone else’s level if people try to cut you down. Acting with dignity and self-assuredness stops people in their tracks and your crush or lover will find you even more desirable.

Virgo

Rebel-rousing Uranus in Aries goes retrograde in the sector of your chart that rules shared resources and intimacy on the 29th. Uranus brings disruption and change wherever it goes. This can be pretty annoying to an organized Virgo like you, but being open to change could surprise you! Trust what the Universe has in store for you, Virgo. Oftentimes, drastically unplanned changes are the greatest blessings in disguise!

The Moon in busy Gemini squares (a challenging aspect between planets) nebulous Neptune in Pisces on the 30th, possibly leaving you a tad confused about your relationship status. You might be wondering if you and a partner are exclusive enough that you can mark “in a relationship” on your social media profile.

On the other hand if you’re currently dating more than one person, you might feel slightly anxious about it if the boundaries between your public life and romantic involvements are blurred. Deep breath Virgo, this will pass quickly. Plus, your ruling planet Mercury moves back into your sign on the 30th which helps you to articulate your thoughts and offers better communication within your relationships! Effective communication makes a world of difference in partnerships. So Mercury might actually help to resolve some of that confusion about status.

Libra

The Moon in Aries rushes into the partnership sector of your chart on the 24th, finding support from Saturn in Sagittarius and hooking up with Venus in Leo on the 25th: Communication will flow nicely with your significant other and you’ll be surrounded by good vibes and people that get what you’re about. Some tension could pop up at home, but you’ll be able to find balance.

When the Aries Moon aligns to Uranus on the 26th you'll feel impulsive and moody towards your partner, especially if you feel like they’re holding you back from doing something you want to do. If you want to clear the air about something, this could be the time to do it. But generally it’s better to sleep on things before making decisions that could have long-lasting effects on your relationship.

On the 28th, the Moon in sensual Taurus opposes (a challenging planetary aspect) Mars in Scorpio which means breaking up to make up might is a possibility.

Uranus, the planet of breakthroughs and revolution, goes retrograde on the 29th. If you feel it’s time for some change in your partnerships, you’re probably right! You’ll have time through this retrograde to revisit what has and hasn’t worked for you relationship-wise and contemplate what aspects of your love life could use a makeover. Uranus works in pretty unpredictable ways, but trust that if drastic changes are taking place in the sphere of your partnerships, it’s all part of the Universe’s grand plan for you.

Scorpio

This is a rough week for you, relationship-wise, Scorpio. But you’re tougher than you know. You can handle whatever life is throwing at you. Your passion can make you both deeply romantic, but also intensely combative. Don’t forget, your partner is not your enemy — even when you disagree about things. Sometimes we lose sight of that in heated arguments. So this is just a friendly reminder.

The embodied Moon in Taurus challenges the Sun, Venus, and Mercury underlining differences between your relationship and the way the world sees you on the 26th. Mars in your sign contends with an unusually temperamental Taurus Moon on the 28th, testing you and a partner’s ability to compromise and understand one another better. Mercury in Leo also faces off with Mars in your sign on the 29th, requiring you to reconcile any conflict between what you say and what you do. On the other hand, this configuration might suggest that your message about the heart be followed through with some sort of action. You’re popularity and fame rises this month, Scorpio, how will your relationships be influenced with all the recognition?

Sagittarius

The week starts off with the rambunctious Aries Moon making a friendly connection to Saturn in your sign. You could meet a new crush who is fun and inspires you to be less serious. You’re not exactly a super serious sign, Sag. But Saturn in your sign can weigh heavy on your sense of responsibility. You might also enjoy a date with someone who possesses a spontaneous, free-spirited personality allowing you to feel temporarily unfettered. Let loose!
The Moon in Gemini’s opposition to Saturn on the 29th can have you feeling lonely or like you don’t have anyone to talk to, even if you’re involved in a committed relationship. This is a great time to do some journaling or vent to a trusted friend — you need to hash out your thoughts and process your emotions. You’re learning new things about the way you relate to relationships from every angle: publicly, privately, and romantically, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

Rebellious Uranus in Aries goes retrograde on the 29th setting a change of pace in romantic affairs. You might be going through a transition where you meet various types of people that you’re romantically interested and discover new activities which redefine your idea of fun!

Capricorn

The Moon in lusty Taurus creates friction with Venus in Leo on the 27th while making a pleasantly empowering connection to Pluto in your sign. These configurations are a mix of intense energy that could easily turn into a powerfully sensual hookup.

On the 28th, the Taurus Moon challenges both Mercury in Leo and Mars in Scorpio, stirring up tension and conflict between partnerships and your social circle. You might feel some difficulty communicating with a significant other, particularly around money and transactions revolving around the exchange of time and energy. Do you or your partner feel as though the give and take dynamics aren’t balanced between the two of you? Do either of you feel like the other is expecting too much?

This week will definitely bring these issues up if they exist in your relationship. The best thing to do is to let the dialogue between you and your lover to unfold without resistance. Your friends might be able to offer another perspective, but that could also cause more drama. Be open to letting the different points of view transform you in a good way, Capricorn. Things might be rocky now, but it’ll smoothen out pretty soon.

Aquarius

On the 25th, the Moon in Aries sparks more dialogue between you and the people in your everyday environment. If you’re connected to your crush on social media or you happen to live in the same area, watch out for a chance meeting or an exciting exchange. If you’re single, but have someone you’d like to chat up and don’t know how to engage them, start with questions. What do you notice about them? Compliments and questions to follow up those compliments would be a good start. You’re witty, Aquarius. You’ll figure out what to say.

The Moon in trickster Gemini challenges the archer’s aim (Saturn in Sagittarius) on the 29th hinting that it could be an intense day— watch out for confrontations. If you’re able to handle the challenging vibe, today could be a lot of fun: Games are always a fun way to bring everyone together, and a little healthy competition is a great way to use today’s energy.
Also, watch out for sexual tension between you and a friend to transpire! The Gemini Moon makes a connection to Venus in Leo on the 30th, which could mean a romantic evening with a partner that ends with a lot of making out.

Pisces

This week passes relatively peaceful, Pisces. That’s not a bad thing since you need some down time to dream and let your creative imagination work to romantically inspire you to appreciate your partner or connect with your crush. The lazy Taurus Moon makes a fortunate trine aspect to Jupiter in Virgo in your 7th house of relationships blessing you with thoughtful gifts from a significant other or a chance to snatch up a lucky opportunity in the partnership department.

The Moon in mischievous Gemini squares off with Jupiter on the 30th. leading to potential anxiety around your home, family, and your love life. Being the sensitive, psychic fish that you are, this might come through in the dream world as you try to work out your inner conflicts about the two issues. If you’re having nightmares involving your parents and your partner, what do you suppose you’re trying to tell yourself? This should become clearer as Mercury, planet of communication and thought processes, moves into analytical Virgo to assist you in reflecting on partnership for the month ahead. The same day, the Moon will move back into Cancer putting you back into hopelessly romantic dream mode (are you ever not in dream mode?) where creativity and sexual instinct runs high.

Aries

Wishing for sparks? Look no further than the Moon (in your sign!) connecting with Venus in lovely Leo on July 25.
On the 26th, the Moon enters solid Taurus and clashes with the glorious Sun in Leo. Don’t beat yourself up or let your self-confidence suffer feelings of insecurity about what's in

(or not in) your bank account, closet, etc. You're more than the clothes on your back and the material possessions that you own. People who are interested in you or are romantically involved with you aren't measuring your worth based on that. If that's what they care about, they're probably don't deserve your love. Stick to dating genuine-hearted people, Aries.

Your ruling planet, power-wielding Mars, gets a couple of tough hits from the Taurus Moon and Mercury in Leo, on the 28th and 29th, pushing you to find a better balance between give and take in your partnerships. Watch out for heated arguments, Aries! Compromise and patience is rough, but it will take you far at the end of this week!

Taurus

The sultry Moon enters your sign on the 26th, squaring (one of the most challenging aspects in astrology) the Sun in spirited Leo. The Taurus Moon squares Venus and Mercury in Leo on the 27th and 28th: Are your partnerships a reflection of your parents' relationships? Do you feel conflicted between your connection to home, your family, and/or culture and your significant other or crush? What relationships skills can you gain from this discord? These are tough questions, but they must be asked: You want clarity, don’t you?
The Moon’s connection with lucky Jupiter on July 27 is super hot: This is the day to watch out for things heating up in the bedroom.
On the 28th, the Moon opposes Mars in Scorpio, pointing to disagreements between you and a lover. Agree to disagree and see how that tension can turn into a hot make-out session, Taurus!

Logical Mercury enters fellow practical Earth sign Virgo on July 30. Be on the lookout for flirting in the form of favors coming your way! Virgo is a simple, straightforward sign, so chatty Mercury is able to express itself clearly while it's in occupying mode. If someone feels good when they hang out with you, or if someone is wild about your art, you'll hear about it, Taurus!

Gemini

Luna in spunky Aries sends good vibes to Saturn in Sagittarius on the 25th making it a great time to invite your crush to get involved in a social event or hobby that you share with some of your friends. It can be awkward sometimes to introduce a new partner to your crew, but this is a good day to do it.

Things heat up later in the week when the unhurried Taurus Moon squares (a testy aspect between planets) Mercury in melodramatic Leo on the 28th. Mercury is your ruling planet and this configuration with the Moon suggests an undeniable need to speak up about what you’re feeling. Even if you find it hard to articulate in a rational, relatable way, it’s better to air out your emotions rather than holding something back from your partner. Not voicing your concerns will only result in you acting resentful and passive aggressive towards your partner, who might not even know what’s going on in your head!

This week’s focus is about emotional and psychological restructuring and letting go of tension. You may want a little space from your significant other when the Moon switches into your sign on the 28th and faces off with Saturn in Sagittarius. You might feel a little icy now, but don’t give the passing mood too much power, Gemini. Your partner will understand if you’re open enough to be honest that you were just not in the greatest of moods.

By the 30th, communication with your significant other will feel smoother thanks to the Moon in Gemini hooking up with Venus in Leo, and cerebral Mercury moves into Virgo.

Cancer

The youthful Aries Moon boosts your popularity and praise on the 25th, dear Cancer. The Moon in Aries also whispers sweet nothings to Venus in Leo encouraging you to welcome the feelings of greater self-confidence once you realize what everyone else already realizes, you’re absolutely lovable!

The Moon in Taurus opposes powerful Mars in Scorpio on the 28th suggesting conflict and tension between your friends and your romantic interests. Perhaps you can reconcile differences between the two, but if not, don’t let them tear one another down either. It’s tough to have to stand between your friends and someone you have romantic feelings for. But sometimes it’s necessary.

On the other hand, this configuration between the Moon and Mars might signal some sexual chemistry and tension between you and a friend. With Mercury in Leo squaring off with (a challenging planetary combination) Mars in Scorpio on the 29th, you’ll want to make sure you and anyone you’re romantically involved with are understanding one another. Communication can be stressful today, be clear about your needs. Not everyone is as aware of your sensitivity as you and I are. Things should feel more comfortable once the Moon moves back into your sign on the 30th, and prepares for its erotic connection to Mars in Scorpio. See you next week!